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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said the Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion should translate into visible improvement in the lives of the poor, labourers, farmers, youth and women. 

BSP chief said cabinet reshuffles and expansions were generally an ‘internal political matter’ of the ruling party, and therefore, she did not consider it appropriate to make direct comments on the development. However, she added that the overall impact of such exercises should be visible in governance and public welfare.

 Mayawati said, ‘The effect of such decisions should be reflected in the welfare of the common people, especially in improving the lives of the poor, labourers, farmers, youth and in ensuring the safety and dignity of women. Otherwise, people will consider it merely a political arrangement and an increased burden on government resources.’

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also stressed that all sections of the society, particularly weaker and vulnerable groups, should feel secure regarding their lives, property and religion and should receive justice and added that ensuring justice and security for all citizens was the ‘first constitutional responsibility’ of governments and ministers.

Mayawati also flagged concerns over law and order following a deadly attack on a young BJP leader from the Brahmin community in Lucknow. She noted that the incident sparked renewed debate on the state’s security situation and the increasing neglect and insecurity faced by the Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expanded its cabinet on Sunday, appointing several new ministers and strengthening its team at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow. The expansion aims to bolster the administration as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seeks a third consecutive term in the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections.